Phil’s connection with ELO music goes back 30 years when, in 1993, he joined Bev Bevan, Kelly Groucutt, Mik Kaminski, Lou Clark - all ELO members - and Eric Troyer, in ELO Part2. ELO Part2 toured the world in the next 6/7 years, doing concerts all around the world. Later he toured the UK with the highly regarded Eleanor Rigby Experience who specialised in reworking the classic songs of Lennon and McCartney and not forgetting Harrison.
For 2025 Phil is bringing the ‘Village Voice Solo Concert’ to rural communities. This sees Phil solo, playing reimaginings of ELO, Beatles, Trickster, Atlantic, classic songs from the extensive pop/rock/blues songbook, and songs from some of Phil’s favourite songwriters - Stevie Wonder, Tom Waits, Steve Earle, Bruce Springsteen, Gerry Rafferty, Keb Mo, Ry Cooder …… plus a smattering of blues, and a soupćon of Celtic.
Plus, some talking about 56 years of Phil Bates musical history ….. if anyone wants to hear an old fart talking about ‘the good old days’
Cabaret seating. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.
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Standard | £12.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.